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Gate Daily Report (April 2): The U.S. Department of the Treasury releases a notice of proposed rules for the “GENIUS Act”; the CFTC says it is prepared to regulate the entire crypto market

Gate Daily Report (April 2): The U.S. Department of the Treasury releases a notice of proposed rules for the “GENIUS Act”; the CFTC says it is prepared to regulate the entire crypto market

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped in the short term to $67,600. The U.S. Department of the Treasury launched a small consultation on regulatory guidance for stablecoins under the “GENIUS Act,” and the CFTC Chair said he is ready to regulate the entire crypto market. Amid market developments, spot Bitcoin inflows are slightly higher than outflows, and the CFTC and the SEC have signed an agreement to coordinate digital asset regulation.

Hong Kong stablecoin licensing missed the March deadline, and the Monetary Authority has not provided a new timetable

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority failed to issue stablecoin licenses by the end of March as scheduled, with review delays caused by the high threshold requirements. In addition, state-linked enterprises such as Ant and JD.com have paused their applications due to mainland regulatory pressures, further affecting the approval timeline. The Monetary Authority did not provide a specific schedule, only stating that it is still moving forward with the licensing process.

Drift Protocol is suspected to have suffered an internal attack, causing the DRIFT token to plummet 18% within an hour.

Drift Protocol was attacked on April 2, and about $220 million to $270 million in assets were transferred, causing its TVL to fall to $255 million. The attacker moved some funds to Ethereum and performed swaps, and a statement from the Jupiter platform said it was not affected. Security organizations warned that after the attack, the native token faced prolonged downward pressure, and the future outlook for the DRIFT token needs to be carefully assessed. The investigation is still ongoing.

Why is Bitcoin rising today? Trump plans to declare the end of the war, and the short covering potential is being strengthened.

U.S. President Trump plans to announce that Iran’s military targets have been achieved, the war is nearing its end, and the U.S. and Iran are in talks to negotiate a ceasefire. This situation is boosting market sentiment and pushing Bitcoin higher. K33 Research shows that Bitcoin ETF shorts have reached a historical high, and the market structure indicates signs that a bottom may be forming, suggesting a possible near-term uptrend.

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